Ham Radio in Wyoming

People of all ages use amateur or ham radios to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. We meet members of the Shy-Wy Amateur Radio Club of Cheyenne. The club, one of several in Wyoming, has a history that dates back to 1932.

[@davidberry6046]

Tom, we are so very proud to see you on PBS today! You did a great job of explaining what ham radio services are all about, and Jane and I were just thrilled that you were on You Tube! God bless you in all you do! Dave & Jane.

[@longrider42]

Repeater towers can go down, but a good club will have at least one mobile repeater. So its all good. I'm just a tech, and I run a 70cm/2m HT on my bike with a good external antenna and working on building a good external power pack. Oh, HT, stands for Handy Talky. KI7BSL, saying 73s.

[@TomtexRitterwy7ky]

Thanks for the comment folks! It was a fun shoot, and we enjoyed it with Craig at Wyoming PBS. Great interviewer!

[@longrider42]

A very good video. I am a member of said club. FYI, September 12th, 2020 is the Wyoming Ham Con, which will be held just east of Cheyenne Wyoming.

[@alvarogaitan2529]

thanks pbs wyoming nice video terrifc interview with Tom, Greg-wb7gt .Gregory-n7gt and Miss Beth Wood thanks for your comments about the radio. The best hobby in my opinion. Thanks pbs wyoming from Alvaro Callsign-kb2uew.

[@txfotog]

Great to see a recent, long-form video on amateur radio out there. Nice job SHY-WY and Wyoming PBS. Have shared it in my circles down here already.
7-3!
Michael-WA5AZQ
Bee Cave, Texas

[@davidreed4661]

Awesome video! Ham Radio Operator since 1996 here. W4AQX

[@MiddleEastMilli]

This was so very interesting! Really glad you made this available to us! Take care!

[@hs0zcw]

My son recently took an investment interest in "SHERVIN independent oil and automotive center" in Jackson (Hole). He loves the western lifestyle and landscape so he may live there at least part of the time every year/month. If he takes me on to his Wyoming address I may apply for a 7, but I need to look for the available seven call signs. I am an avid 160 to 10 meter operator and often contest but my recent leg disability has slowed me down a lot. I still have a shack and good antenna here at my home and Thailand. Now I say greetings to you 73

[@robertpoortvliet7764]

Very nice to see this video . compliments !! 73 de PA3GEO Robert Rilland The Netherlands

[@longrider42]

P.S. Wyoming has the fewest licensed Hams in the US.

[@josiahhaifley2839]

James Hart also the fewest people

[@darrenholbrook7530]

South and North Dakota has less as the DC and Delaware. www.arrl.org/fcc-license-counts

[@brucee5216]

My one regret while on the eat coast is I never budgeted the time to set up my HAM gear and through out my "N7" call sign, I could have hit stations I could not have reached from my shack (at the time) in Cheyenne.

[@BobtheTraveler-WD8NVN]

Another fine video showcasing excellence in Amateur Radio citizenship and excellence in Amateur Radio achievement..

[@brianattaway2474]

I think this is probably the best media interview about ham radio that I've seen during the 45 years I have been licensed and active in the hobby. Well done! KN5X

[@MKEPTV]

so awesome .

[@alvarogaitan2529]

Thanks 73 from kb2uew

[@ruprajsengupta2920]

73s from vu3rlj Kolkata India.

[@JalopyJunket]

Great stuff! 73, NW7N

[@DK5ONV]

SW-Germany is waving a hand! 73's de Your Friend Uncle Guenter

[@andytuesday500]

Very informative thank you 🙏

[@lunes-1]

😺

[@jimz508]

Shared de n8aho 73

[@filkerdave]

73 de K2FI, often operating from Jackson Hole WY as K2FI/7

[@nativetexan9776]

Amateur Radio is a hobby and a service

[@frankfoduw-ci8rr]

On hamsphere 4.0 i never heard a Ham from this state !

[@juliusceasar6002]

how long did the ham radio team stay in puerto rico during the emergency. when did they clear?